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LiberalAndProud

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10. Exactly.

Reply to Beacool (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 12:18 PM

Jun 2013

We can assume that profit is the motive. So it's not profitable to appear to support discrimination an bigotry, at least if you're Walmart or Target. That much is clear.

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Target cuts ties with Paula Deen [View all] Eugene Jun 2013 OP

That was the worst effort at an apology I've ever seen BainsBane Jun 2013 #1

But, but ... It's the young people's fault!! Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #5

Unreal BainsBane Jun 2013 #9

Yep. Her "I'm the victim here" mentality is disgusting. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #12

Does that mean it's on sale? TlalocW Jun 2013 #2

Not online. This announcement means they'll sell out at full price. FarCenter Jun 2013 #4

Her stuff is crap. Zoeisright Jun 2013 #8

If you have a Big Lots near you, keep checking there. RebelOne Jun 2013 #13

Her 15 minutes are up, and she did make a ton of money in the process ... Auggie Jun 2013 #3

The corporate response to the Paula Deen debacle is interesting. LiberalAndProud Jun 2013 #6

What it says is that they are worried about the bottom line. Beacool Jun 2013 #7

Exactly. LiberalAndProud Jun 2013 #10

I think they are finally realizing social media allows people to compare notes quickly. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #11

. . . revelations that the Southern celebrity chef used asjr Jun 2013 #14

Is her Target cookware manufactured here in the US or in China? TheDebbieDee Jun 2013 #15

When does it become "piling on?" Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #16